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COTTAM -& Co. Ex S.S." Formota." ANDERSON'S

WATERPROOF CLOAKS, CHRISTY'S TWE'D CAPS,

COLLARS

(ALL SIZES AND SHAPES), TRAVELLING TRUNKS, SE SHE SE

The Hongkong Telegraph

NEW SERIES No. 425 日四十月七年二十二鹣光

Barks.

fagutances.

HONGKONG ANDRAHONGHAI EMPRESS ASSURANCE CORPORATION,

BANKING CORPORATION,

PAID-UP CAPITAL

RESERVE FUND .......

$10,000,000 ..$6,000,000

LIMITED.

FIRE AND MARINE,

have This Day been appointed

TON

ESTABLISHED 1881.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1896,

Entimations.

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

:STKAMERS

CAPTAINS

TO RAL

RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPTORS...$10,000,000 W AGENTS, and are prepared to accept JAPAN, &c. ....Canton .......A. G, Cabltt, R.N.R.....About 25th Aug...

COURT OF DIRECTORS:

A. MCCONACHI, Esq.-Chairman.

ST. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq.-Deputy Chairman,

RISKS ai Current Rates.

THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE

REMARKS 'Freight or Passage. (Passing through

the Inland Sea.)

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 48th April, 1896.

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Hon. J. J. Bell-Irring.

J. Kramer, Esq.

LONDON, &c. .....Ravennap..........E, Street..................................................Noon, 27th Aug...

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See Special

Advertisement.

G. D. Dodwell, Esq.

D. R. Sassoon, Esq.

M. D. Ezekiel, Esq.

R. Shewan, Esq.

'COMPANY.

| Freight or Pazzage,

R. M. Gray, Esq.

N. A. Stebs, Esq.

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1884.

JAPAN...........Ancora ....................W. D. Madle..............Noon, 38th Aug...

(Passing through the Inland Sea

CAPITAL ............

NET ANNUAL FIRE PREMIA.....

757.478

CHIIT MANAŬER I

Hooghoc T. Jackson, Esq. "MANAGER:

Shanghal-J. P. WADE GARDNER, Esq.

LONDON BANKERS--LONDON AND COUNTY

BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED. HONGKONG-1 (TEREST ÁLLOWED

£3,000,000

TOTAL FUNDS AND SECURITY2480,03 LONDON.........Formosa.........R. A. Poters...............About and Sept...Freight or Pastaga.

HAVING been any are prepared to

"AVING been appointed AGENTS of the SHANGHAI..............Rohilla .................F. N, Tillard ...................................About 6th Sept....Freight or Faxuago, On Current Access at the rate of 2 per Cent, accept EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISKS LONDON...........Shangkot.......]. Cole, R.N.R...........About 16th Sept...Freight or Passage.

per Annum on the daily balance,

INTEREST ON Fixed Deposits: For 3 months, zi per Cent, per Annara. For 6 months, 31 per Cent, per Annam. For 12 months, 4 per Cent, per Annurn.

T. JACKSON,

Chlef Manager.

Hongkang, 15th Augart, 1896.

at CURRENT RATES,

For Farber Particulars, apply to

Hongkong, aand August, 1896,

Toro

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co,

Agents.

Hongkong, and January, 1896.

NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

T3: THE

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK. . HE Baslacas of the shove Bank is conducted THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be jobtained on application.

INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 34 PER CINT. get annum.

Depositors may transler at their option balances of rod or more to the 'HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT, der annum.

For the HoNDRONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, Tit August, 1895.

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA. LIMI LED. AUTHORISED CAPITAL £1,000,000 SUBSCRIBED ̧ minu

***£1,185,000 563,500

BANKERS LONDON JOINT STOCK. BANK, LIMITED.. INTEREST ALLOWED 00 CURRENT ACCOUNTS at the Rate of 3 per cent. per annum on the Daily Balance.

UN FIXED DEPOSITS :—- Furla Month..inand PCs cat,

.....31

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J. W. R. TAYLOR,

Manager, Hongkong,

Hongkong..7th July, 1805.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA;

- LIMITED.

Authorised Capita!....

Subscribed Capital:

£1,000,000 £500,000

HEAD) OFFICE:-HONGKONG.

Coon of Directors:~-

D-Gilles, Esq.

ChowTony Shang,Figs

H. Solterfcht, Esq. Kwa Hoi Chuen, Esq. Chan Kit Shan, Eig,

Chief Manager,

GEO, W. F. PLAYFAIR,

Interest for xa menthi Fized, § per Cent Hynghong, 23rd Octaber, 1893.

17

THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853 HEAD OFFICE-LONDON.

1

CAPITAL PAID-UP RESERVE LIABILITY Of SILARE

POLDIERS RESERVE FUND

$800,000

£800,000 £325,000 INTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNT at the Rate of 3 per cent, per annum on the Daily Balances.

On Fixed Deposits for, in months... per cent.

*** 31

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#

6

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3

11

"

T." H. WHITEHEAD,

Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong, 16th September, 1895.

Aotice of Firms.

NOTICE

·

fsa

WET IN YOKOHAMA for 17E bave This "D•7 OPENED 1 HRANCH

Business in RAW and WASTE Silk, B., and have Authorised Mr. H. BENT to Siga per Procuration,

HERBERT DENT & Co. Canton, 15th August, 1806:

NOTICE.

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HAVE This Day commenced Business ara

GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT.

Hongkong, 20th July, 1896.

W. SHEWAN.

THE Undersigned AGENTS of the sbore Company are prepared to accept First CẨM FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATES.

SIEMSSEN & Co.. 134

Hongkong, 28th May, 1895.

GENERAL NOTICE.

THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED)

CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000 $533,333-33 ************ $318,000.00.

EQUAL TO RESERVE FUND,

BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LER SING, Esq.

| LO YEUX MOọn, Esq. LOU TEO SHUN, E14.

MANAGER.-HO AMEI.

MARINE RISKS ou GOODS, &c., laken World.

CURRENT RATEs to all parts of the

HEAD OFFICE, 8 8.6, PRAYA WEST,

Hanekome 19th Degenham, BRE.

NOTICE.

“HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,

LIMITED.

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED

$1,000,000

-The above Comonny ią prapared to accepț Mauve Risks at CURRENT RATES on GOODS," Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies,

I

CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary.

HEAD OFFICE,

No. 1, UYEN'S "OAD WEST. taan, márk Maw, th

Intimations.

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHARKHOLDIRS,

THE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEET. THE

ING of SHAREHOLERS will be held in the OFFICES of the COMPANY No. 14, Praya Central, on MONDAY, the n4th August, at 3 o'clock P.M., for the purpose of receiving the Recort of the Directors and the Statement of Acesast to the gath June, 1896.

ESTD. 1864.

TELEPHONE=-75.

15, Queen's Road,

H. A. RITCHIE, Superintendent,

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00'21$'

| MONTHLY RATES FOR

MEALS

BREAKFAST

AT HE. HorİL

15.00

43.50

DIRNER.

ALL. 3 MEALS,

"EXTRA SPECIAL FINEST LIQUEUR."

fine Malt Whisky thoroughly matured, has the largest

sale and is the most popular brand of Scotch Whisky in the Far East.

Hongkong, 15ht August, 1898,

- CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,

WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

99

MOUNT AUSTIN

HOTEL

1,400 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL"

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TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,

"EXERISIOR, ": HONGKONG,

A. B: G. Code.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from hé 10th to the 24th August, both days inclusive,

By order of the Board of Directors,

THOS. I, ROSE,

Secretary. Hongkong, 31d August, 1898,

NOTICE. NOTICE & hereby given that on the 16th day of June, 1896, HERMANN FRIEDRICH MEYERINK, of Hongkong. MERCHANT, -applied to His Excellency the GOVERNOR ander the Provisions of Ordinances Nos. 16 of 1873 and 20 of 1895, for leave to register Three TRADE MARKS in the Register of Trade Marka in his own Neme.

The said Trade Marks will he used in respect of COTTON THREAD and REELES OF COTTON THREAD. Specimens of the Marks may be seen at the COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE upon application.

Dated the 23rd day al June, 1896.

H. L. DENNYS,

10413

Solicitor for the seld "HERMANN FRIEDRICH MEYERINK.

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

TELEPHONE, No. 35.

THE TEMPERATURE IS AT LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLER THAN IN

QUEEN'S ROAD,

“DINNER AT 8 PM. *.

TIFFIN AT I P.M. ARRANGEMENTS can be made toè TIFFIN or DINNER PARTIES in?

PRIVATE DINING-ROOME.

大拜感: 就二廿月八英港香

Intimations.

"ODOL

THE MEDICAL RAEL,

« DEUTSCHE APOTHEKE,

70, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Hongkong.

THIRTY DOLLARS

·PER ANNUM.

BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN

1

AGENCY, LIMITED.

HONGKONG HOTEL-PRAYA..

THE ONLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED TO THE ASBESTOS TRADE WAS OBTAINED

BY BELL'S ASBESTOS CO.

THE HIGHEST GRADE PACKINGS AND JOINTINGS KEPT IN STOCK.

ENGINE AND CYLINDER OILS ABSOLUTELY UNBEATABLE

IN QUALITY AND PRICE,

ASBESTOS IN EVERY FORM FOR FILTERS, CHEMICAL PUMPS, &C

W. JACKSON,

Managır.

UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENCY, LIMITED.

SOLE AGENTS IN

FOR THE

HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, UNITED ASBESTOS COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON, PIONEERS OF THE ASBESTOS TRADE. Contractors to H.M. Government, and the Principal English, Indian, Colonial and Foreign Rallways, including the Imperial Railways of Japan.

The Best Qualities

MANUFACTURERS OF

ASBESTOS and RUBBER GOODS for the VERY HIGHEST PRESSURES,

Cheaper Qualitles for Low PRESSURES.

The "VICTOR" METALLIC PACKING has been adopted by the Lords of the Admiralty for use throughout Her Majesty's Navy,

The "VICTOR METALLIC JOINTING MATERIALS for Stasm and Hydraulle Joints, Manhole and Madhole Doors, &c., are also used on every Battleship, Cruiser, Ganbost, Torpedo bast and Transport in H.M. Service..

SALAMANDER" Non-conducting Composition for Ballers, Hot-water Tanks, Pipes, &c. IN TWO QUALITIES. · ́

1030]-

SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR QUANTITIES. SUPERINTENDENT.

.............THOS, SKINNER. `` DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

General Agents.

& CO

W. POWELL & CO. NEW LACES.

NEW MILLINERY.

Hongkong, 22nd August, 1806.

NEW RIBBONS.

W. POWELL & CO.

T1004

W. BREWER & CO.

NEW BOOKS and new rdiTIONS. THE STORY OF NATIONS SERIES, $150 Each. Bohemia, by C. E, Maurice

Japan, by Murray.

West Indias, by Rodway,

+

Australian Commonwealth, by Tregarthon. Moors in Spain, by Lane-Pools.

Stambuloff, by Bdamin....... Joseph Chamberlain, by Jeyes. Earthly Paradise, by Morris........

Choice Edition.

+48 1:35

1.95

5.00

[Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, by Dr.

Brewer (New Enlarged Edition) The Century Atlas and Gazeeteer

***

5.25

1.00

The German Emperor, by Hanney......$ 1.75 The Heart of a Continent, by Young. Dundonald, by Fortescue A Pepe Leo XIII, by Justin McCarthy

For further Particulars apply to

TRADE MARK.

Hong Name

THE MANAGER,....

`MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL

fall

Hongkong,ayth July + Fot

THE

HOTEL

CLUB HOTEL METROPOLE,

+

5. BUND, YOKOHAMA.

1, TSUKIJI, TOKYO, WIRST-CLASS HOTELS, centrally altuated, well-firmished, the Gulalna under the Supervi.

Fsion of approved French Chet has no aqua ENTIRE FOREIGN MANAGEMENT.

ONE-THIRD INT FARM COMPANY. Experienced English matres in stendance.

Por Particulare, apply to

11149

A. RUMJAHN, Manager. Hongkong, 15th August, 1896,

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Intimations.

ŤANSAN,

TANSAN,

THE PHARMACY.

TANSAN,

This refreshing and lnvigorating Table Water contalas & per vent, mate IRON CARBONATE Than any Water trons almilar Spas.

Sole Agents for HONGKONG and SOUTH of CHINA (—

fox]

+

FLETCHER & CO.

and CARMICHAEL & CO.

JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER consignmeNT

OF

FRESH DAIRY BUTTER.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL"

The product of the PRINCE OF WALES DAIRY COMPANY, Bombay, India. Taly BUTTER in guaranteed PURE and of THE FINEST QUALITY.

In alby rib, and lib. TIN,

RETAIL PRICE.....$t.*, dac. and soc. THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY, CENTRAL MARKET,

ag, zot Judy, 180gi

J. TATAM,

FROPRIETOR

The Hotel stem-launch with European Agent attends aritvals and, departures ; every resistance given in clearing luggagus and affording information, Paawngers are met at the Railway Station.

VISITORS have the option, of messing either in Tokyo me Yokohama, 'without artza charge:=THE ONLY HOTEL OFFERING, SUCH AN ADVANTAGE. EUROPRAN HAIR DRESSER on the Fremises."

Certised Guides are in attendance at both Hotels.

THE CLUB HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, PROPRIETORS,

E. V. SÍOEN, Manager,

YOKOBAMA.

L DEWETTE, Manager,

TOKYO.

THE "BUGLE" BRAND. BASS PALE ALE,

GUINNESS EXTRA STOUT,

BOTTLED D

M. B. FOSTER & SONS, LTD.

The Largest Shippers of Bass Hen in the World.

L, C. & Co, are now introducing to this Market wo brands of first class Whisky,

that which they advise all connoisseurs to try.

THE N, B. WHISKY,

This is a Splendid Blend, mélow and smooth,

TO YEARS OLD--Price per Dozen...$19.

LONG JOHN WHISKY,

THE "DEW OF Brat avia"

from the Far Yamed Distillery it Fort Wiliam,

5 YEAR IN WOOD-Price pe Doses, +$14.

LANE, CRAWFO

vyth August, 1996,

& CO.

NOISELESS.

YUEN WO.

TELEPHONE, No. 135.

1.7.

husband i.................................... talag 1.75 Daberck's Law of Stormsværestes 1:00

MANZANILLA

A LIGHT DRY, SHERRY

О

EXCELLENT QUALITY,

Per 1 dozen Bottles............$0.00

A large stock of SHERRIES on hand at from $7.00 to $90.00 per Dozen.

GANDE PRICE & CO.,

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

No. 18, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

Hongkong, 14th August, 1896.

EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE.

JASTRAM'S PATENT

GOLDEN, MEDAL

[430

PETROLEUM ENGINES

To sa HP.

Fon FACTORIES. ÁμÐ LAUNCHES,

WORKED BY ORDINARY PETROLEUM.

Consumption of Petroleum 1 Id, før H.P. and Hour.

A Working Stationary Engine and a Lamneh with a 4 H.P. Engine will be shown and full parțieniars be given on appilcation,

SCHEELE & CO., HONGKONG,

747]

SOLA AĢENTS FOR THE EAST,

NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED.

FOR SALE.

G. H. MUMM & Cos CHAMPAGNE.

In cases of a'dos pisti namuos$35 per cane.

de

SERWAN & C

SMOKELESS.